Letter from the Hague on Europe’s unsettled balance
A Hague letter argues Europe’s affairs are fragile, criticizing France and Neutrals, urging Britain to strengthen navy and commerce protection. It notes a cautious stance toward war, warns of French pensions, and asserts a unity of Protestant Europe against French designs. Port news from Deal reports outward bound ships, arrivals from Petersbourg, and a sloop of war cruise.
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Europe
France
Hungary
Austria
Bohemia
Netherlands
Paris News
Great Britain
England
Port News
Deal
King David
Chad
Philadelphia
Gehene
Falmouth
Arriv
Read
Martin
Petersbourg
Leghorn
Lord Mayor of London Seated Amid Rainy Pageantry
London report notes Sir Robert Godscall’s inaugural entry as Lord Mayor despite heavy rain dimming the land spectacle. Key officials unavailable, including Lord Chief Justice Lee. Chancery continues hearings on the Charitable Corporation matter. Reports detail ship readying at Botolph-Wharf, a 96-year-old customs officer’s death, and Berkshire miller Williamson’s demise. Trade downturn at Frome prompts large layoff drift. crime detainer issued for William Thomas in Surrey. Foreign and domestic goods movement listed, plus theatre offerings and stock and financial figures news.
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London
Robert Godscall
Westminster
Lee
Guildhall
William Fortescue
Chancery
Charitable Corporation
Court of Chancery
Botolph-Wharf
St. George’s Church
Southwark
Martin
Customs
Abington
Berkshire
Williamson
Froom
Somersetshire
Henry Acton
Surrey
William Thomas
John Symonds
Banstead
Symonds
Santa Crux
Petersbourg
Holland
Dunkirk
Lisbon
New England
Dublin
Exchequer Orders and Lottery Ticket Totals Reported
D Seaman, Comptroller notes three half per cent exchequer orders and one half per cent premium, plus three per cent ditto and four and a half per cent discount. Lottery tickets total 51.
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South Sea
New South Sea Annuities Sry
Pars Bank
Ndia
Million Bank
Thalfi Royal Exchange Assurance
London
Ditto Rr
India
Kimperer
Exchequer
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Goodman’s Fields
Harlequin
London Bridge
City of London
William Perkins
Henry Symonds
D. Seaman
Queen’s Fair Square
Ormond-Street
Matthews and Delafield’s
Royal Bed
Fleet Street
N.B
Garraway
Exchange- CA Alley
Jonathan PopHam
Breker
Abchurch Lane
Levant
Constantinople
Black Sea
Armenia
Georgia
Persia
Asia Minor
Paris
M. Tour NewFort
Royal Academy of Sciences
Botant
M. Begon
M. Fontenelle
Academy of Sciences
Mr. Senex
R. Ware
C. Rivington
A. Ward
J. and
P. Knapton
T. Longman
R. Hect
JC. Hitch
S. Austen
J. Wood
H. Pemberton
St. Paul's Churchyard
Stackhouse
Caleb I Danvers
Gray’s Inn
R. Francklin
Ruffeltreet
Covent Garden
Sir Rosext WalPole
Price
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